Major General Gagan Deep Bakshi Comments on Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey Makkah Pact
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey have recently entered into a military agreement known as the Makkah Pact. Meanwhile, retired Indian Major General Gagan Deep Bakshi has made notable statements regarding Turkish military assistance to Pakistan.
Recently, diplomatic and military circles have been discussing a newly formed agreement involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. This arrangement, which has been identified as the 'Makkah Pact', represents a significant military pact between the participating nations, drawing attention from regional observers.
Amid these developments, retired Indian Major General Gagan Deep Bakshi has shared his assessment of the situation, specifically highlighting Turkey's military involvement with Pakistan. According to the retired Indian military official, Turkey has provided substantial military hardware to Islamabad as part of this cooperation.
Major General Gagan Deep Bakshi specifically claimed that Turkey has supplied Pakistan with more than one thousand drones. Furthermore, the retired general stated that Turkey is actively assisting Pakistan in the operation of these aerial systems, thereby enhancing the operational capabilities of the Pakistani forces through this strategic partnership.
Addressing the broader strategic implications of these military ties, the retired Indian general made direct assertions regarding potential maritime movements. He noted that any attempt by Turkish forces to provide direct assistance to Pakistan would require them to navigate through both the Mediterranean Sea and the Arabian Sea.
Emphasizing the readiness and strategic positioning of India's maritime forces, Major General Gagan Deep Bakshi asserted that the Indian Navy possesses the capability to completely dismantle and shatter any approaching Turkish naval fleet that attempts to provide support to Pakistan during a conflict.
